Hunter 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rob Mazza·1994 – 1997·Hunter Marine
Hunter 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
25.75' · 7.85 m
Disp.
4,600 lbs · 2,087 kg
First year
1994

The Hunter 26, introduced in the mid1990s, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the "trailersailer." Designed by the Hunter Design Team to maximize interior volume while remaining light enough for highway transport, the vessel utilized a waterballast system that fundamentally changed the accessibility of pocket cruising. By replacing traditional lead or iron keels with a 2,000pound capacity water tank, Hunter produced a boat that was easy to launch from a standard ramp but possessed the stability of a much heavier fixedkeel boat once on the water. This model served as the direct predecessor to the Hunter 260, which utilized the same hull design but featured updated deck moldings and interior refinements. Technical details and original design intent can be explored through the MarlowHunter Owner’s Manuals, which document the shift toward this highvolume, lowdrag hull form.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,108
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Canada (20.0%) · United Kingdom (20.0%) · Hungary (20.0%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hunter 26 listings span 5 countries. Canada leads with 1 listings (20.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Hungary.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 15,0001120.0%
United Kingdom$ 16,8231120.0%
Hungary$ 15,1081120.0%
Netherlands$ 28,4731120.0%
United States$ 12,9001120.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
MacGregor 26x25.83'$ 15,0005517
Catalina Capri 2626.17'$ 11,2003616
Hunter 29.529.5'$ 24,9503313
MacGregor 26 D25.83'$ 17,000209
Hunter 24024.08'$ 10,000179
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 17,993157
Hunter 29028.58'$ 26,900142
Hunter Boats Horizon 2626.34'$ 12,046114
Hunter Boats 2323.25'$ 6,16583
Hunter 28027.75'$ 33,64077
Hunter 26You are here$ 15,10855

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter 26 over the past 12 months is $15,108. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter 26 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Hunter 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter 26 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hunter 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hunter 26 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (20.0%), United Kingdom (20.0%), Hungary (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hunter 26?+
Comparable models include MacGregor 26x, Catalina Capri 26, Hunter 29.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.